Words For Foolish Behavior

adjective Doltish is an adjective that describes someone who is stupid or lacking intelligence.

• His doltish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
• I can't believe how doltish he was acting yesterday.
• Stop being so doltish, it's annoying.
• Her doltish decision to quit her job without a backup plan was regrettable.

adjective having or showing a lack of sense or judgment; foolish

• The harebrained scheme proposed by the junior team was quickly dismissed by the board of directors.
• I can't believe you actually went through with that harebrained idea of yours.
• His harebrained plan to skip school and go to the beach got him into trouble with his parents.
• Her harebrained decision to quit her job without another one lined up left her in a difficult situation.

adjective describing someone who is foolish or stupid

• The knuckleheaded decision to cut funding for education will have long-term negative consequences.
• I can't believe you made such a knuckleheaded mistake on the project.
• Stop being so knuckleheaded and listen to what I'm saying.
• His stubborn and knuckleheaded attitude is preventing any progress in the negotiations.

noun a foolish or stupid person

• The CEO was shocked to discover that one of his top executives was a nincompoop.
• Don't be such a nincompoop and double-check your work before submitting it.
• I can't believe that nincompoop forgot to bring the snacks to the party.
• Her mind was like a nincompoop, unable to grasp even the simplest concepts.

noun meaningless or foolish behavior; silliness

• The CEO did not tolerate any tomfoolery in the workplace.
• Stop with the tomfoolery and get back to work.
• I can't believe he fell for that tomfoolery.
• The politician's promises were just a cover for his tomfoolery.

verb To surpass in stupidity or foolishness

• It is important to avoid making decisions that may outstupid your competitors.
• Don't outstupid yourself by trying to fix the car without any experience.
• I can't believe she outstupided herself by falling for that prank.
• His actions were so reckless that they outstupided all previous mistakes.